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Sanctions
Western Banks Processed Payments for Russian Warlord – Reports
30/09/2024
C4ADS says Yevgeny Prigozhin was able to establish a transnational criminal empire in Africa in part by hijacking the payments systems of western banks.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Iranian Cyber Actors for Election Interference
30/09/2024
OFAC sanctioned seven individuals while the DOJ unsealed criminal charges accusing three others of hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Sanctions
UK OFSI Fines Concierge Services Firm for Sanctions Breaches
30/09/2024
The firm was fined GBP 15,000 for providing property management services to a designated person subject to an asset freeze between 2022 and 2023.
Sanctions
G7 Nations Publish Guidance on Preventing Russian Sanctions Evasion
30/09/2024
The guidance is aimed at preventing Russia from evading sanctions and export controls and obtaining the components it needs for its weapons systems.
Enforcement
Japan to Penalise Nomura Securities for JGB Futures Manipulation
30/09/2024
In the aftermath of a penalty recommendation from the SESC, at least four companies have removed Nomura Securities from their lists of bond managers.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Entities, Vessels Involved in Russian LNG Sector
29/09/2024
The sanctions target five vessels and two ship management companies, including one based in India called Ocean Speedstar Solutions.
Capital / Liquidity
China Tightens Rules for Financial Leasing Businesses
29/09/2024
The rules raise the requirements for major shareholders of leasing companies and seek to improve corporate governance and risk management.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Digitally Native Notes
29/09/2024
The one-year HKD denominated digitally native notes were issued by HSBC, leveraging the HSBC Orion platform.
Securities / Derivatives
DBS Awaits Approval to Raise Stake in Chinese Securities Venture
28/09/2024
DBS is planning to raise its stake in its China securities joint venture from 51% to 91%, subject to regulatory approval.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA Offers Impact Reporting Guidance for Social Bonds
28/09/2024
The handbook offers impact reporting metrics for affordable housing. Future iterations will cover other social bond project categories.
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